
Surf Forecasts:
El Cabezo surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 567 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:
The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
337 | 229 | 276 | 266 | 247 | 270 | 370 | 354 | 567 | 499 | 410 | 393 | 308 | 246 | 242 | 239 | 151 | 181 | 178 | 203 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:45PM0.81m | 6:48AM0.85m | 7:28PM0.82m | 7:18AM0.76m | 8:11PM0.81m | 7:47AM0.67m | 8:59PM0.77m | 8:13AM0.58m | 9:56PM0.73m | 8:37AM0.51m | 11:12PM0.70m | 8:49AM0.45m | 00:49AM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.13m | 00:41AM0.19m | 1:07PM0.13m | 1:26AM0.26m | 1:35PM0.15m | 2:13AM0.33m | 2:04PM0.18m | 3:08AM0.39m | 2:34PM0.21m | 4:30AM0.44m | 3:10PM0.25m | 7:50AM0.45m | 4:05PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
239 | 144 | 114 | 266 | 96 | 270 | 246 | 263 | 235 | 153 | 410 | 393 | 308 | 246 | 242 | 239 | 151 | 181 | 178 | 203 | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | WSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 20 |
158 | 59 | 58 | 84 | 37 | 181 | 370 | 354 | 567 | 499 | 119 | 113 | 90 | 68 | 65 | 32 | 40 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 137 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | — | W 24 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | W 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 12 |
43 | 5 | 6 | 81 | 109 | 8 | 21 | 17 | — | 11 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 42 | 3 | 70 | 71 | 115 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 8 | S 4 | S 8 | — | S 8 |
337 | 229 | 276 | — | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 65 | 14 | 104 | — | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










